t20 with wireless?

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newsofparadise · #1 Post by **newsofparadise** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:54 pm

Hi. I just bought a T20 on ebay w/o an os
specs: 2647-PNU
LCD - 14"
CPU - 700MHz Pentium III
Memory - 256MB
Hard Drive - 20GB
Optical Drive - DVD ROM
Communications - LAN, Modem
Additional Ports - USB x 1, VGA, S vid, Parallel, serial, PCMCIA, Speaker, Mic.
I was wondering two things:
how to install an operating system (or how could I get a set of restore disks) and
could I add wireless to this computer, and if so, how could I do it? Thanks.

#2 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:21 pm

Using your DVD-drive you could load W98SE, W2K or XPP from a Windows-xxx CD.
You would need the corresponding CD-key.
But if you use a Restore-set, you won't need such a CD-key (legalities aside...).
To add wifi, you can use a PCMCIA wifi card or USB wifi stick.
In any case it is highly recommended, to upgrade to 2x 256MB = 512MB total RAM.
You would need low-density PC100 RAM (for 256MB it needs 16 chips per module). Nothing else will work.

sparta.rising · #3 Post by **sparta.rising** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:42 pm

It should be noted that only an OEM version Windows CD will work with the COA on the bottom of the machine that you purchased.

(and tawbook doesn't list a 2647-PNU?)

#4 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:55 am

Product: ThinkPad T20 2647-PNU [change]
Operating system: All [change]

Original description: PIII 700MHz (256KB), 128MB RAM, 12.0GB HDD, 14.1 TFT 1024x768 LCD, 24x CD-ROM, 3Com combo, Win98

sparta.rising · #5 Post by **sparta.rising** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:11 pm

This is the third product type I haven't found in the t*books... are they not so definitive? Or are these user customizable models that aren't listed?

(sorry for threadjack)

#6 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:24 pm

Rather than looking in the (incomplete) t*books, look the type up here:
bookmark that page, and enter the 7-character TYPE in the Quickpath box.

spydergt · #7 Post by **spydergt** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:03 am

yes ... legit cd keys *couff couff* we all have those ... hmmm ...
.. never paid for an os in my entire life ... hahaahaha ....
dont touch my stuff , you might set off the thermite ... !

i recomend going with a pcmcia wifi rebranded orinoco card with extrenal antenna mc connector , when you get there you will understands....

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